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  • Thomas D Verdegem, MD

    Thomas D Verdegem, MD

    Distance: 23.66 mi
    3833 EMERALD AVE
    LA VERNE, CA 91750
  • Bruce R Moricca, MD 100 Points

    Bruce R Moricca, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    320 SUPERIOR AVE STE 200
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
  • Adarsh M Sharma, MD 60 Points

    Adarsh M Sharma, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    351 HOSPITAL RD STE 411
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
  • Thomas Diamant, MD 30 Points

    Thomas Diamant, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    320 SUPERIOR AVE STE 200
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
  • Dennis R Novak, MD 10 Points

    Dennis R Novak, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    320 SUPERIOR AVE STE 200
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
  • Robert I Hewlett, MD

    Robert I Hewlett, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    320 SUPERIOR AVE STE 200
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
  • D K Ramisetti, MD

    D K Ramisetti, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    320 SUPERIOR AVE 240
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
  • Lakshmi S Shukla, MD

    Lakshmi S Shukla, MD

    Distance: 25.08 mi
    320 SUPERIOR AVE STE 240
    NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
  • Amita A Glonchak, CCC

    Amita A Glonchak, CCC

    Distance: 25.79 mi
    2501 S PULLMAN ST
    IRVINE, CA 92604
  • George L Schiffman, MD

    George L Schiffman, MD

    Distance: 25.79 mi
    2501 S PULLMAN ST
    IRVINE, CA 92604
  • Thomas J Ence, MD 40 Points

    Thomas J Ence, MD

    Distance: 25.98 mi
    16237 VENTURA BLVD
    ENCINO, CA 91436
  • Thomas J Ence, MD 10 Points

    Thomas J Ence, MD

    Distance: 29.02 mi
    18789 VENTURA BLVD STE 245
    TARZANA, CA 91356
  • Frederick H Yorra, MD 10 Points

    Frederick H Yorra, MD

    Distance: 29.02 mi
    18789 VENTURA BLVD 245
    TARZANA, CA 91356
  • Paul S Kasnitz, MD

    Paul S Kasnitz, MD

    Distance: 29.02 mi
    18789 VENTURA BLVD 245
    TARZANA, CA 91356
  • Robert E Thompson, MD 20 Points

    Robert E Thompson, MD

    Distance: 29.1 mi
    11550 INDIAN HILLS RD STE 310
    MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
  • M R Nahed, MD 10 Points

    M R Nahed, MD

    Distance: 29.1 mi
    11550 INDIAN HILLS RD STE 301
    MISSION HILLS, CA 91345
  • George Shahinian
    300 Points

    George Shahinian

    George K. Shahinian, MD Inc.
    Distance: 33.06 mi
    24411 Health Center Drive
    Suite 620
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Pulmonologist Info

Pulmonologist Summary:
A Pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the cardio-pulmonary system. A Pulmonologist treats any part of the body that is involved in the breathing process and bringing oxygen into and out of the body.

Education and training: A Pulmonologist is required to finish four years of medical school followed by three years in a residency program. Another two years in direct contact with patients must then be completed. Once this is done, an Internal Medical Board Certification exam must be passed.


Pulmonologist FAQs:
What is a Pulmonologist?
A Pulmonologist is a physician who has been trained to treat the lungs and diseases associated with the respiratory tract. A Pulmonologist can work in a hospital, clinic, or in private practice.

When would one need to see a Pulmonologist?
A Pulmonologist treats asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, lung cancer and other respiratory conditions.

What types of procedures does a Pulmonologist perform?
A Pulmonologist can run tests on the lungs and prescribe medications and equipment such as oxygen and ventilators.

What are the different types of lung cancer?
There are 3 kinds of lung cancer:
Non-small cell lung cancer: This is the most common type of cancer that originates in the lungs
Small cell lung cancer: This is a more aggressive form of cancer, but it responds better to chemotherapy and radiation than non-small cell lung cancer. It is the most common kind of caner found in smokers and ex-smokers.
Metastasized cancer: Cancer that has spread from other parts of the body to the lungs.


Pulmonologist Related Terms:
lungs, lung disease, lung cancer, pulmonology, breathing, breathing problems, lung cancer, pulmonary system, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, pleurisy, sleep apnea, sleep studies, allergies